1100hp M50-Powered BMW E30 Dragster

1100hp M50-Powered BMW E30 Dragster

Daniel Schein's BMW E30 drag car, nicknamed 'Elvis,' is a formidable machine in the European drag scene. It's powered by a BMW M50 inline-six engine, heavily modified to produce 1,084 hp with a huge turbocharger and methanol injection. Retaining a five-speed gearbox, it uses BBS wheels with Hoosier slicks for traction and a parachute for braking. Despite packing race-ready hardware, it holds onto its E30 roots, achieving a best 1/4 mile time of 9.27 seconds at 162 mph at Santa Pod Raceway.

Built by:
Daniel Schein
Location:
Santa Pod Raceway, UK
Engine:
L6 M50 Turbo
Cost:
-
Power:
1,100 hp
Torque:
-
Weight:
-
Balance:
-
Wheels:
BBS wheels with Hoosier slicks
Exterior:
parachute
Interior:
-
Chassis:
-
Powertrain:
huge turbochargermethanol injectionfive-speed gearbox210mm differentialmethanol injection systemlarge turbocharger
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